Latest Isle of Wight News from Island Echo

Island Roads has swept in to support the Classic Boat Museum in Cowes by clearing stubborn bird mess from a boatshed that had been overtaken by pigeons.

The first residents have moved into their new homes at Three Oaks, a 100% affordable scheme for Isle of Wight residents in Newport.

Public toilets in Sandown will be free to use - on a trial basis - throughout 2026, following a decision made by Sandown Town Council.

Vectis RFC’s youth section enjoyed a standout weekend with a dramatic U12s comeback, a thrilling U15s draw, continued growth in the younger age groups and a call-up to the Hampshire U18s squad.

Small islands face big retail challenges. Limited customer traffic, seasonal tourism swings, and the constant threat of mainland competition make running a brick-and-mortar shop on the Isle of Wight a tough gig. But what if the solution isn't about fighting ...

Step into a casino and you’ll notice something subtle but consistent: blackjack tables tend to pull people in with a kind of quiet confidence. Roulette has the showmanship, the wheel, the ball, the rising tension, but blackjack speaks to players ...

Maxwell James Sterling has often been called the "wizard behind the curtain" when it comes to data journalism, predictive modelling, and sports betting analytics. These are some of the reasons why he has become so popular across online platforms such ...

Hampshire & Isle of Wight Constabulary and Thames Valley Police have become the first forces in the country to trial a pioneering new way to contact them - an AI assistant called Bobbi.

BREAKING: Police and paramedics are on scene in central Newport tonight (Tuesday) where a 2-car crash is blocking a main through road.

This is your much-anticipated weekly round-up of some of the latest court cases heard at the Isle of Wight Magistrates Court...